Sans Other Efnes 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Flinders' by Eko Bimantara, 'Famiar' by Mans Greback, 'Intelo' by Monotype, 'Core Sans N SC' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Hubsch' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports, packaging, branding, sporty, comic, retro, punchy, energetic, impact, motion, playfulness, headline, rounded, blocky, slanted, playful, compact.
A heavy, slanted sans with chunky, compact forms and rounded corners. Strokes stay largely uniform, with softly beveled terminals and occasional notch-like cut-ins that give the shapes a carved, hand-tooled feel. Counters are small and squarish, and the overall rhythm is bouncy, with slightly irregular widths and a forward-leaning stance that emphasizes motion. Figures are bold and simplified, matching the letterforms’ sturdy, poster-like construction.
Well-suited to high-impact display settings such as posters, splashy headlines, sports or event graphics, and packaging where a bold, kinetic voice is useful. It can also work for branding elements that want a playful, assertive presence, especially in short bursts of text.
The tone is upbeat and action-oriented, mixing a sporty headline vibe with a playful, comic-inflected bounce. Its exaggerated weight and forward slant feel loud and friendly rather than formal, suggesting energy, fun, and immediacy.
The font appears designed as an attention-grabbing display sans that prioritizes punch, motion, and character. Its chunky construction, rounded corners, and carved-looking terminals suggest an intention to feel lively and informal while remaining strongly legible in large-scale applications.
The design favors impact over fine detail: tight apertures and compact counters make it read best at larger sizes. The angled stance and blocky geometry create a strong directional flow across lines, helping short phrases feel dynamic and emphatic.